Revenue from state traffic citations is directed to the Common Schools Trust Fund instead of law enforcement budgets.
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October 16, 2026
North Dakota Supreme Court Reverses Weapons ConvictionThe court ruled that a defendant was not properly warned of the risks of self-representation before his trial.
October 12, 2026
North Dakota Court Upheld Murder ConvictionThe Supreme Court rejected Johnny Cleveland Norwood’s request to withdraw his guilty plea from 2017.
October 7, 2026
Defendant Filed Writ With North Dakota Supreme CourtThe attorney for Dallas Rice asked the court to reassign his case and reinstate his bond.
October 5, 2026
Justice Jerod Tufte Sought ReelectionNorth Dakota Supreme Court Justice Jerod Tufte reflected on his judicial philosophy ahead of the November 2026 election.
October 3, 2026
North Dakota Supreme Court Reversed Snedaker ConvictionThe state's high court overturned a 20-year sentence due to a trial court's error involving witness testimony.
October 2, 2026
North Dakota Supreme Court Denied Whitetail AppealThe state's highest court rejected a convicted murderer's claim that he received ineffective legal counsel.
September 23, 2026
North Dakota Supreme Court Considered Pendleton AppealThe state supreme court is reviewing a post-conviction relief appeal from a man convicted of murder in 2021.
September 21, 2026
North Dakota Court Vacated Murder ConvictionA judge overturned Werner Kunkel's 1995 murder conviction due to undisclosed evidence from prosecutors.
